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Hello, we are flying to Ohau in late July of 2018 and I was wondering if you knew if SW Airlines received their ETOPS classification to fly to Hawaii yet? I have heard that they did not get it and they will not be flying to Hawaii. Please let me know if you have any updates.
Hi Becky.
The SWA issues are unrelated to ETOPS certification. The new MAX planes they’re getting together with that crew will certainly be getting ETOPS rated.
If and when they are ready to fly, you can be sure that they’ll be here.
Aloha.
Do you even have a range of cost for the islands I would be coming from Chicago Midway
Am so excited!
Would like Honolulu and Maui cost. thanks know that is a reach but approx
Hi Laura,
Pricing is seasonally and competition dependent. You’re looking at $700’s to $1200’s which is a big range. https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii/
Aloha/
Will SWA be servicing Hilo?
Can you tell me if they know what islands they will fly to? Just Oahu? Or will they fly to Kauai and Maui too?
Just booked condo reservations for July and August 2018. When is the best time to book airline tickets from lax to kona to Maui back to lax. Also with the anticipation of SWA entering the picture is it best to wait to see what happens with airfare prices.
Hi Patrick.
SWA and other industry changes could cut either way. SWA they won’t fly out of LA, that’s for sure. Oakland, San Diego. Next year is up for grabs, so if you’re a betting person, suggest waiting. Otherwise, generally for July and early August you want to book out a full 330 days in advance for the best situation.
Aloha.
You did mention LA
Will SWA be on there own as an individual airline or would they be contracted like the rest of the other airlines that is contract ed thru Hawaiian airlines..
Looking for fares to Hawaii
Need Quotes on better airfares to Honolulu Hawaii from the Continental United States to Honolulu only
We are flying from San Diego to Maui January 2-11. Do you think prices will drop in the fall? Or should we buy them now?
Am looking forward to a strong price competition betw SWA and Haw’n Air. I’m very partial to Haw’n inspite of high fares primarily becuz of their great personalized and hot food service!!! Can SWA top these??? Not to forget Haw’ns extra comfort seats… So I just wish SWA’s entry will help in fare drop.